Date of formation: Kannur District was formed on 1st January 1957 when Malabar District and Kasaragod taluk were reconstituted.
Area: 2966 square kilometers
Density of population: 852 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 95.41 % - Male: 97.54 %, Female: 93.57 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:1133
Boundaries of Kannur District
North: Kasaragod District, Kerala
South: Kozhikode District, Kerala
Southeast: Wayanad District
East: Western Ghats
West: Arabian Sea
Kannur District Average Rainfall: 3438 mm
Kannur District Average Temperature in Summer: 35 deg C
Kannur District Average Temperature in Winter: 20 deg C
KANNUR DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Valapattanam River, Kuppam, Mahe River, Anjarakandi, Thalassery, Ramapuram, Perumba
Taluks: Kannur, Taliparamba, Thalassery
Municipalities: Taliparamba, Kannur, Thalassery, Kuthuparamba, Payyanur, Mattanur
Assembly Constituencies: Alakode, Dharmadom, Irikkur, Kalliasseri, Kannur, Kuthuparamba, Mattannur, Payyannur, Peravoor, Taliparamba, Thalassery, Payyannur
Beaches: Payyambalam Beach, Baby Beach, Meenkunnu Beach, Mapila Bay, Kizhunna Ezhara Beach, Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach, Dharmadam Island
Kannur District Nearby Attractions
1. Aralam Wildlife
2. Ranipuram Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Snake Park
4. St. Angelo Fort
5. Vaithalmala
6. Ezhimala
7. Madayipara
8. Agricultural Farm at Taliparamba
9. Hanging Bridge at Peralassery
Kannur District Facts: This is the most urbanized district in Kerala. The largest cinnamon estate in Asia is located here and it was established in 1767. NH 66 passes through this district. Katti Betta is the highest peak.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, coconut, pepper, cashew, tapioca, arecanut, rubber
Major Industrial Products: Cotton, plywood, beedi, coir, handloom textiles
Flora: Deciduous trees, teak, bamboo, mangrove forests
Fauna: Deer, elephant, boar, bison, leopards, jungle cats, squirrels
What is Kannur District Famous For: Looms and lores, Theyyam, a ritual dance
Famous People From Kannur District: A. K. Gopalan, Azhikodan Raghavan, E. K. Nayanar, K. Karunakaran
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
